Grecophil

/ˈɡrɛkoʊˌfɪl/ noun

Definition

A person who loves or admires Greek culture, art, or civilization.

Etymology

From Greek greco- (relating to Greece) plus -phil (from Greek philos, meaning lover of). Follows the pattern of bibliophil, anglophil, and similar terms for cultural enthusiasts.

Kelly Says

A grecophil is a lighter version of a grecomaniac—one who genuinely loves Greek culture versus being obsessed with it, and the distinction between -phil and -maniac words shows English's way of measuring obsession levels!

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